We are excited to announce the release of Winder Desktop, a graphical interface for our open-source Python winding machine software.
You can download Winder Desktop for Windows, macOS, and Linux from our GitHub Releases page.
We are prototyping a high-torque, low-speed version of the Eaglepower LA8308 motor by rewinding it with 0.29 mm enameled copper wire and 70 turns.
In this test, we compare the new 0.29 mm / 70-turn winding with our previous 0.30 mm / 60-turn version. The goal is to increase the motor's torque constant while keeping the current requirement suitable for our motor controller.
I bought this inexpensive mountain bike from Amazon last April for 23,480 yen (about $153). Funny enough, it ended up giving me an idea for the winding machine project.
It has 21 gears, looks great, and includes a basic front suspension (not high-end, but perfectly usable). And that price even included shipping. Incredibly cheap.
If this were sold fully assembled at a local bike shop, it would probably cost $300–500.
So why is it so cheap?
Hi everyone, and thank you for your patience.
We’re getting ready to release the CAD files for our winding machine. To make sure we can properly support our early users, we’ll be limiting the initial release to a small group of around 10 people.
Due to strict import regulations in Turkey 🇹🇷, we are currently only able to ship packages that meet the following conditions:
I’ve finally completed the assembly of my winding machine—now upgraded with precision CNC parts from JLCCNC! 🎉
As mentioned in this blog post, we’re preparing to sell the winding machine as a kit and want to share our shipping approach with you.
Because the full machine is heavy and international shipping is expensive, our plan is to include only the essential/custom parts in the kit. Customers would then source common or bulky components locally and print/machine structural parts themselves using the provided STL files.
We’re sorry to inform you that we are currently unable to ship products to the United States 🇺🇸 due to recent changes in shipping policies.
Several Countries Suspend Postal Shipments To The US—Here’s Why – Forbes
I’ve decided to sell the BLDC motor winding machine as a kit for people who want to build one themselves. This project began when one of my expensive gimbal motors failed due to a wire break. Later, it evolved into a solution for the lack of high-quality gimbal motors on the market—by producing and selling motors myself.
Open source software has changed the world—but can the same model work for hardware? I'm not so sure.
I rely on amazing open source software every day: Ubuntu, KiCad, FreeCAD, and many others. These tools empower independent developers and makers like me to build and create without corporate gatekeepers. So naturally, I love the idea of open source.
But when it comes to hardware, I hesitate.